

The Mac Pro weighs just shy of 40 pounds, while the Mac Studio clocks in at a light 6 pounds for the M1 Max and 8 pounds for the M1 Ultra. The Mac Studio is significantly lighter, too. If space is a concern, the Mac Studio is for you.
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The Mac Pro is a full tower computer with carrying handles and feet, while the Mac Studio is a beefier version of the Mac Mini. There’s a large difference in price between the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, but an even larger difference in design.

Design Brittany Hose-Small/AFP via Getty Images The Mac Studio comes with everything you need for $3,999, while the Mac Pro can run about $20,000 with a similar configuration. The recent MacBook Pro with the M1 Max experienced shortages shortly after launch, so the Mac Studio may suffer a similar fate.Īlthough $2,000 separates the Mac Pro and Mac Studio on paper, the reality is the that Mac Pro is significantly more expensive. The Mac Studio is available for pre-order, and Apple says units will start shipping March 18. The Mac Pro is a few years old, so you can order one from Apple’s website right now. For creative pros looking for peak performance, the Mac Studio with the M1 Ultra looks like a better fit, and it starts at $3,999. The Mac Studio starts at $1,999 with the M1 Max, while the Mac Pro starts at $5,999 for an older Intel Xeon processor and AMD Radeon Pro GPU. One of the largest differences between the Mac Studio and Mac Pro is price. Ahead of the official release, we’re going to compare every aspect of the Mac Studio and Mac Pro so you know which is best for you. It has a lot of overlap with the Mac Pro, which itself is a high-powered desktop aimed at creatives.
